Master's students at their graduation ceremony

Accountancy: Professional (RA/RC)

1 year English Starts end of August and end of January

Master the setup and control of external financial reporting to become an auditor, controller or financial specialist. The professional track (RA/RC) of the MSc in Accountancy gives you a thorough understanding of financial accounting, management control, and other related subjects.

83.7%
of the current students is (very) satisfied with their program

National Student Survey, 2018 | n=76

80%
finds a job within 2 months after graduation

National Alumni Survey, 2016 | n=39

€ 2,643
gross monthly income one year after graduation

National Alumni Survey, 2016 | n=38

Program and courses 

Focus on the setup and control of external financial reporting while getting a solid foundation in management accounting, auditing and accounting information systems.

  • Stepping stone to the Post-Master Accountancy, European Post-Master Accountancy and the Post-Master's program Executive Master of Finance and Control.
  • Strong links with practice.
    The content of this program is established in close cooperation with leading (multinational) companies. You will study real cases, work on assignments and frequently attend lectures of important corporate guest speakers. You will also have the opportunity to do an internship as a practical and in depth basis for your Master's thesis.
  • Ambitious Accountancy students can also apply for the following:
    * The Extended Master, which adds a traineeship of half a year to the regular Master's program.
    * The QTEM network program, which adds an additional year to the program which you spend at a QTEM partner university and corporate partner.
  • This is a track of MSc in Accountancy. You specialize by following one of its tracks.

Typical courses are:

  • Advanced Accounting Information Systems
  • Management Control Systems
  • Advanced Financial Accounting

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Students at their graduation ceremony

Career prospects

Upon graduating you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): Master of Science. 

Your Master's degree in Accountancy from Tilburg University opens outstanding career opportunities, whether your future is in accounting, business, finance, or management, here in the Netherlands or internationally.

Graduates work or start for example as:

  • Audit Trainee at Ministry of Finance
  • Associate at PwC
  • Auditor at Deloitte

Alumni facts

  • Average number of months until first paid job: 2
  • Finds a job within 6 months after graduation: 95%
  • Gross monthly income one year after graduation: € 2,643

Source: National Alumni Survey, 2016 | n=39

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Application and admission

This Master’s program starts:

End of August and end of January

Best preparatory programs:

  • Most Bachelor’s programs of Tilburg University School of Economics of Management will qualify
  • Bachelors with a solid basis in Mathematics and Statistics, Academic Training, Accounting, Finance, and Economics, Management or Marketing

Pre-Master’s program:

Available for both Research University students and students from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO). 

Tuition fees and scholarships

International students, please find all information about the tuition fees and the scholarships available.

Interested in this Master’s program?

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Study choice events

  1. To be announced

    Virtual Open Week: February 25 - March 1

    During our Virtual Open Week, from Monday February 25th until Friday March 1st, you have the opportunity to experience our international Bachelor’s and Master’s programs without having to travel to Tilburg or even leave the comfort of your home. The Virtual Open Week will offer topic-specific online information sessions - including information on studying in Holland, living in Tilburg and studying at Tilburg University - as well as live chat and a Q&A.

  2. 10:00 - 14:45

    Open day Master's programs

    The Open day on Saturday 6 April 2019 offers you the opportunity to get acquainted with our English taught (Pre-)Master's programs and Research Masters, get a taste of the atmosphere at our campus and speak with current students, lecturers and academic advisors.

  3. To be announced

    Trial lectures Master's programs Tilburg University

    Are you interested in one or more Master's programs and do you want to experience what it is like to follow this program(s) at Tilburg University? Then follow a trial lecture! You can follow a regular lecture of the Master's program(s) of your choice in November and December, 2019.

Interested in the Professional track of the MSc Accountancy?

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